Ostia
Synopsis
Two anarchistic brothers live by petty thievery and try to recover from their Catholic upbringing. Bandiera and Rabbino were children when they pushed their drunk of a father out of a window for killing their pet sheep. When a girl is raped by her father, she is brought by young "rescuers" to the home of the two brothers who then watch their friends take advantage of her sexually. The brothers take her in, and the three live happy and celibate if not uneventful lives until the brother's are sent to jail for stealing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Citti
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Sergio Citti
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- Ostia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Alvaro Mancori Produzioni Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Citti
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Sergio Citti
Francesco De Masi
Mario Mancini
Nino Baragli, Carlo Reali
Anna Maria Chretien, Alvaro Mancori
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Citti
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Sergio Citti
Screenplay
Mario Ambrosino
Production Design
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Anna Maria Chretien
Producer
Alvaro Mancori
Producer
Mario Mancini
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Carlo Reali
Editor
Claudio Giambanco
Production Design
Mario Ambrosino
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ostia
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What is Ostia about?
Two anarchistic brothers live by petty thievery and try to recover from their Catholic upbringing. Bandiera and Rabbino were children when they pushed their drunk of a father out of a window for killing their pet sheep. When a girl is raped by her father, she is brought by young "rescuers" to the home of the two brothers who then watch their friends take advantage of her sexually. The brothers take her in, and the three live happy and celibate if not uneventful lives until the brother's are sent to jail for stealing.
Who directed Ostia?
Ostia was directed by Sergio Citti.
Who stars in Ostia?
The principal cast of Ostia includes Laurent Terzieff, Franco Citti, Anita Sanders, Ninetto Davoli, Lamberto Maggiorani.
When was Ostia released and how long is it?
Ostia was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Ostia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ostia was composed by Francesco De Masi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ostia?
Ostia holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).